Subject:Ricky Nelson Documentary

Written By:danootaandmeon04/25/06 at 4:01 pm

Saw a real good documentary on PBS about Ricky Nelson. I have always been a Ricky fan and thinkthat most of the music public didn't appreciate him as much as his peers did. He was a fantastic talentand anyone who wants to know more about him should catch it if it is shown.

Subject:Re: Ricky Nelson Documentary

Written By:geminion04/25/06 at 5:03 pm

It seems like I might have seen a show about him. I think it was about his family and their show, Ozzie and Harriet I'd like to see it if I can catch it on sometime.

Subject:Re: Ricky Nelson Documentary

Written By:schmartypantzon04/27/06 at 10:12 am

there is a 6 cd box set called Ricky Nelson, the American Dream. lots of good tunes on that.

Subject:Re: Ricky Nelson Documentary

Written By:hot_waxon05/09/06 at 8:37 pm

Yesterday it was Ricky Nelson's birthday, May 8th, born 1940 in Teaneck NJ.

Subject:Re: Ricky Nelson Documentary

Written By:danootaandmeon05/10/06 at 4:39 pm

I always liked him more than I liked elvis

Subject:Re: Ricky Nelson Documentary

Written By:hot_waxon05/10/06 at 9:00 pm

I always liked him more than I liked elvis

He was low keyed cool, reminded me of a James Dean type of character, almost like the kid gun slinger character "Colorado" he played in, I think it was called "Rio Grande" with John Wayne, Dean Martin and Walter Brennen in it...not a believable roll for him but he was cool doing it.

I can understand you liking him more than Elvis, but remember, he had Early Elvis as a mentor and roll model who blazed the Rock and Roll trail for Rick to become that teen idol you liked more than Elvis.